Pakistan government signed an agreement with the Saudi Fund for Development (SFD) to defer by one year a USD 1.2 billion payment on oil imports.
Man bringing taste of Pakistan to East Lancashire with new business opening
A businessman has brought flavours of Pakistan to Accrington, after opening a new business. Pakistan on a Plate, owned by Suleman Farrukh, opened on January 15. Events and Balloons by HQ provided ...
Indonesia races to secure new funding for energy transition after US exit from Paris Agreement
JAKARTA] Indonesia’s agenda to phase out coal and ramp up renewable energy is facing fresh uncertainty as the US’ withdrawal from the Paris Agreement threatens key funding under the Just Energy ...
12 hours at the job? Is India mulling increasing working hours to 70 or 90 per week?
The workweek debate in India continues. Business leaders like L&T’s SN Subrahmanyan and Infosys’ Narayana Murthy have grabbed headlines for proposing an increase in work hours to boost productivity.
China imposes tariffs on US imports including crude oil, agricultural machinery
Beijing announced tariffs on Tuesday on some American imports including originating crude oil, agricultural machinery and liquefied natural gas in a move that coincides with the Trump administration’s imposition of 10% tariffs on Chinese imports into the United States.
How Cyprus and Greece stack up on interest rates
Interest rates on deposits and loans in Cyprus and Greece vary significantly, with Cypriot banks generally offering lower deposit rates than their Greek counterparts, while loan rates in both ...
Sun Life Philippines sees strong economy boosting PHL insurance penetration rate
INSURANCE PENETRATION in the Philippines will continue to increase amid strong economic prospects and a growing middle class, said Benedicto C. Sison, chief executive officer and country head of Sun ...
UAE and Germany strengthen economic ties with UAE-German Business Forum in Abu Dhabi
UAE-Germany non-oil trade reaches $13.8 billion in 2024, marking a 5.4% increase year-on-year.
At big-business forum, Sri Lankan president pledges to enforce IMF austerity
The president hailed big business as “the engine of growth for the economy” and outlined sweeping privatisation and downsizing of the public sector.
PM Anwar: Malaysia won’t take any sides in trade war as China, Mexico and Canada retaliate against US’ tariffs
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today said that Malaysia will take a “centrality stand” in the tariffs war between the United States and its rival China, and neighbours Mexico, and Canada. He ...